Nobody's Perfekt
Nobody's Perfekt

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Nobody's Perfekt

1981
Movie
97 min
English

While everyone knows you can't fight City Hall, there are those who, for whatever reason, can't resist the challenge. Three slightly disturbed psychiatric patients decide to take on the government. What ensues includes car chases, a ferry boat hijacking, strip-teases and lots of fun!

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Robert U. PetersGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A charming but down-on-his-luck salesman, unable to provide for his family, finds himself entangled in a series of increasingly absurd situations while trying to make ends meet. He adopts a series of disguises and personas to navigate a world that seems determined to keep him from success. Along the way, he encounters colorful characters and learns valuable lessons about self-worth and resilience.

Critical Reception

Nobody's Perfekt was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the premise contrived and the humor often falling flat. While some acknowledged the efforts of the cast, particularly John Cassavetes, the film struggled to find its footing. Audiences also showed little interest, contributing to its low box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • A disjointed comedy with a weak premise.

  • John Cassavetes delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to save the film.

  • The humor is hit-or-miss, often leaning towards the miss.

Google audience: Audience reception for Nobody's Perfekt is largely unavailable due to its limited release and poor commercial performance. General sentiment suggests it was not well-received by those who did see it.

Fun Fact

Audrey Hepburn's role in 'Nobody's Perfekt' was one of her final film appearances before her retirement from acting.

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